Applications are now open for Spring Dual Enrollment courses to earn college credit in high school

MDUSD is offering seven dual enrollment classes this spring, which enable students to earn college credit while still in high school free through partnerships between MDUSD and its high schools and Diablo Valley College (DVC).

Why Dual Enrollment?

The benefits of dual enrollment are numerous:

• Students can get a head start on their college education and potentially save time/money by completing college credits early.
• Classes part of MDUSD’s dual enrollment program are intended to help meet either a certificate requirement or a degree requirement.
• Dual Enrollment also provides exposure to the rigor of college coursework and helps students transition more smoothly to higher education.

A typical college class will earn students one year of high school credit. Additionally, students earning a C or higher in a dual enrollment class will result in a GPA boost for that class – similar to an AP or honors class. Participating in this program demonstrates academic ambition, preparedness, and long term goal setting. Overall this program offers an opportunity for students to challenge themselves, reduce future college costs, and accelerate their educational journey. 

While MDUSD's spring dual enrollment courses are offered at Concord, Mt. Diablo and Ygnacio Valley high schools, they are open to students across the District. Please note that students are responsible for getting themselves to the classes as MDUSD does not provide transportation.

Spring classes include:

• Graphic Design at Concord HS;
• Technology & Society, Introduction to Public & Community Health, and Intro to Race and Ethnicity at Mt. Diablo HS; and
• Child Development and Psychology; College & Career Readiness; and Math for Technicians at Ygnacio Valley HS.

Take a look at our Dual Enrollment Flyer and Spring 2025 Dual Enrollment Schedule for locations, dates and times.

Applications are now open. For more information, please complete the form here.

Dual Enrollment Calendar

Dec 5th & 6th MDHS Dual Enrollment Application Workshop

Dec 12th & 13th CHS Dual Enrollment Application Workshop

Jan 6th - 26th Dual Enrollment Support

Contacts:

Jorge Salinas-Tognetti email:  salinastognettij@mdusd.org

Amanda Witczack
email:  witczaka@mdusd.org

Sarah Peterson
email:  sapeterson@dvc.edu

Additional information is here.